Measuring Tape vs BOSS LIGHT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Measuring Tape
Measure the shortest air distance between two points using GPS with high accuracy. Track your progress like a physical tape measure, with distances shown in multiple units. Ideal for outdoor measurements of land, properties, and sports fields.
- GPS-based distance measurement
- Measures air distance
- Maximum available accuracy
- Distances in yards, meters, kilometers, miles
- Continuous distance counters
- Direction arrow to starting point
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This application measures the shortest (air) distance between point A and point B using GPS, with the maximum available accuracy. Distances are displayed in yards, meters, kilometers, and miles. Simply reset the ruler at point A and watch the distance counters increase as you move toward point B—just like using a real tape measure or ruler. Primary uses for approximate sizing and measuring include: Land, grounds, and properties Real estate Golf course yardage Sports facilities and tracks Air distance Other outdoor measurements The application is intended for outdoor use only and requires location services to be enabled. How to use: Go to the starting point (A) and press the RESET button to initialize the distance counters. Walk to the target point (B) while watching the distance counters increase. The point A arrow continuously shows the direction back to the starting point. You can close the application at any time during a measurement. When reopened, the application will continue the current measurement.
BOSS LIGHT
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This app is used to control dual color temperature light products. It can adjust display mode, brightness, color temperature, and also shake to adjust brightness.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BOSS LIGHT at Free against Measuring Tape's $1.99. BOSS LIGHT also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Measuring Tape's advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 vs 11.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
BOSS LIGHT is free to download; Measuring Tape costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Measuring Tape ships an update every 5 months, BOSS LIGHT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Measuring Tape | BOSS LIGHT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (400 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 400 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boris Kalinin | 奇勇 颜 |
Bugs and requests
Measuring Tape
Reported bugs
3 issues- Reset button not visible or accessible
- App crashes or doesn't open
- Measurements are inaccurate or inconsistent
Requested features
2 requests- Add option to choose true north or magnetic north
- Provide more measurement options (bearing, heading, etc.)
BOSS LIGHT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Measuring Tape
No in-app purchases
BOSS LIGHT
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Measuring Tape free?
Is BOSS LIGHT free?
Do Measuring Tape or BOSS LIGHT have ads?
Which is updated more often, Measuring Tape or BOSS LIGHT?
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